The fall inventory is arriving fast & furious, and with it new project ideas spring to life! Quick knits are always fun, especially when they’re made with super soft yarns.
Strathcona
Size
- (XXS/XS), S/M, (L/XL), (XXL/XXXL)
- Width at bust (lying flat): approx (48.5cm / 19”) 53.5 cm / 21” (61cm / 23.75”) (67.5 cm / 26.5”)
- Length (46 cm / 17” ) 48.5 cm / 19” (51cm / 21”) (58.5cm / 23”)
- Model is 5’9, wearing S/M size.
Yarn Options
All of the yarn options listed are super soft and utterly delicious against the skin – you can’t go wrong with any of them, the only choice is the aesthetic you prefer.
1. WATERCOLOUR MARVEL: Malabrigo Rasta: 4(5, 5, 6) skeins
Malabrigo Rasta is a hand-painted, single ply, 100% merino wool made in Uruguay. It’s very popular and we generally have a hard time keeping sweater quantities in stock, so if you’re in love be sure to put a ring on it and lock it down!
SEE FINISHED PROJECTS MADE WITH MALABRIGO RASTA
2. SIMPLE & CLASSIC: Cascade Spuntaneous: 3(4, 4, 5) skeins
Cascade Spuntaneous is single ply, 100% merino wool made in Peru. It’s machine dyed and comes in solid and heathered colours. If you want a classic look, look no further.
SEE FINISHED PROJECTS MADE WITH CASCADE SPUNTANEOUS
3. SUPER LIGHT ‘N FUZZY: Drops Melody (3 strands together): 7(8, 9, 9) balls
Drops Melody is a super fuzzy blend of alpaca and wool that looks like mohair and feels like the downy feathers on a baby chick (or a puppy, kitten, etc. other baby animals). Hold three strands of this yarn together to get a super thick mohair look without sacrificing softness.
4. FUZZY WITH BODY: Drops Wish (5(5, 6, 6) balls + Drops Melody 3 balls (hold 1 strand of each yarn)
Drops Wish is a blown yarn with super soft alpaca & merino wool blasted into a knitted core of pima cotton. The result is a lofty, airy yarn that’s light with a fuzzy aura. Pair one strand of Wish with one of super soft Drops Melody (see above) to get a sweater with both body and a bit of fuzzy happiness.
Colours that work together:
- Light Grey Heather: Wish 03 + Melody 03
- Charcoal Grey Heather: Wish 07 & Melody 04
- Oatmeal Heather: Wish 05 & Melody 15
- Off White: Wish 01 & Melody 01
- Curry: Wish 12 & Melody 18
- Denim Blue: Wish 09 & Melody 07
- Raisin: Wish 10 & Melody 20
- Rust: Wish 11 & Melody 19
Needles
We think Interchangeable needles area great way to go when a pattern calls for a bunch of sizes you don’t normally use. The Knitter’s Pride tips can be a great value, while the Addi Interchangeables are the premium option. If getting interchnageables, be sure to get the shorter 3.5″ tips for the 16″ length needles – the 4.5″ tips are too long and will not work with a cord that short.
If you prefer fixed circular needles, Clover and Addi both make wonderful quality circular needles, and if you want a wood 15mm/US19 circular check out the Knitter’s Pride Fixed needles.
- 9mm/US13 – 16″ circular needles (if buying interchangeables get the shorter 3.5″ tips, the 4.5″ tips are too long for this length cord)
- 10mm/US15 – 24″ circular needles
- 15mm/US19 – 24″ circular needles
- 15mm/US19 – 32″ circular needles (or longer, for optional magic loop, or use double pointed needles)
Other Materials
Nanaimo Cardigan
Size
- XS/S, (M/L), (XL/XXL), (XXXL)
- Width at bust (lying flat): approx 49.5 cm / 19.5” (56 cm / 22”), (62. 25cm / 24.5”) ( 68.5 cm / 27”) (75 cm /29.5”)
- Body length: approx 42 cm / 16.5” (46 cm / 18.5) or desired
Yarn Options
See Strathcona above for yarn descriptions and extra details!
1. WATERCOLOUR MARVEL: Malabrigo Rasta: 4(5, 6, 7) skeins
SEE FINISHED PROJECTS MADE WITH MALABRIGO RASTA
2. SIMPLE & CLASSIC: Cascade Spuntaneous: 4(4, 5,6) skeins
SEE FINISHED PROJECTS MADE WITH CASCADE SPUNTANEOUS
3. SUPER LIGHT ‘N FUZZY: Drops Melody (3 strands together): 7(8, 10, 12) balls
4. FUZZY WITH BODY: Drops Wish (5(6, 7, 8) balls + Drops Melody 3(3, 4, 4) balls, (hold 1 strand of each yarn)
Needles
Needle sizes aren’t listed, so check the pattern to confirm what you’ll need (although we expect it will be similar to the pattern above). We think Interchangeable needles area great way to go when a pattern calls for a bunch of sizes you don’t normally use. The Knitter’s Pride tips can be a great value, while the Addi Interchangeables are the premium option.
If you prefer fixed circular needles, Clover and Addi both make wonderful quality circular needles, and if you want a wood 15mm/US19 circular check out the Knitter’s Pride Fixed needles.
Other Materials
Frid
Size
- XXS/XS) S/M, (L/XL), (XXL/XXXL)
- Width at bust (lying flat): approx (43 cm / 17”) 48.5 cm / 19” (56cm / 22”) ( 64 cm / 25”) across chest
- Body length: (41 cm / 16” ) 41 cm / 16” (46 cm / 18”) (51 cm / 20”) in body length
- Model is 5’9, wearing S/M.
- Positive ease approx 3–5” / 7.5–13 cm
Yarn Options
See Strathcona above for yarn descriptions and extra details!
1. WATERCOLOUR MARVEL: Malabrigo Rasta: 4(5, 5, 6) skeins
2. SIMPLE & CLASSIC: Cascade Spuntaneous: 3(4, 4, 5) skeins
3. SUPER LIGHT ‘N FUZZY: Drops Melody (3 strands together): 7(8, 9, 9) balls
4. FUZZY WITH BODY: Drops Wish (5(5, 6, 6) balls + Drops Melody 3 balls (hold 1 strand of each yarn)
Needles
We think Interchangeable needles area great way to go when a pattern calls for a bunch of sizes you don’t normally use. The Knitter’s Pride tips can be a great value, while the Addi Interchangeables are the premium option. If getting interchnageables, be sure to get the shorter 3.5″ tips for the 16″ length needles – the 4.5″ tips are too long and will not work with a cord that short.
If you prefer fixed circular needles, Clover and Addi both make wonderful quality circular needles, and if you want a wood 15mm/US19 circular check out the Knitter’s Pride Fixed needles.
- 8mm/US11 – 16″ circular needles (for interchangeables get the shorter 3.5″ tips)
- 9mm/US13 – 16″ circular needles (for interchangeables get the shorter 3.5″ tips)
- 10mm/US15 – 16″ circular needles (for interchangeables get the shorter 3.5″ tips)
- 12mm/US17 – 24″ circular needles
- 15mm/US19 – 24″ circular needles (or longer)
Other Materials
Mooseonee
Size
- (XXS/XS) S/M, (L/XL), (XXL/XXXL)
- Width at bust (lying flat): approx (48.5 cm / 19”) 53.5 cm / 21” (61 cm / 23.75”) (67.5 cm / 26.5”) across chest
- Body length:(44.6 cm / 17”) 47 cm / 18.5” (52 cm / 20.5”) (57 cm / 22.5”)
- Model is 5’9, wearing S/M
Yarn Options
See Strathcona above for yarn descriptions and extra details!
1. WATERCOLOUR MARVEL: Malabrigo Rasta: 4(5, 5, 6) skeins
2. SIMPLE & CLASSIC: Cascade Spuntaneous: 3(4, 4, 5) skeins
3. SUPER LIGHT ‘N FUZZY: Drops Melody (3 strands together): 7(8, 9, 9) balls
4. FUZZY WITH BODY: Drops Wish (5(5, 6, 6) balls + Drops Melody 3 balls (hold 1 strand of each yarn)
Needles
We think Interchangeable needles area great way to go when a pattern calls for a bunch of sizes you don’t normally use. The Knitter’s Pride tips can be a great value, while the Addi Interchangeables are the premium option. If getting interchnageables, be sure to get the shorter 3.5″ tips for the 16″ length needles – the 4.5″ tips are too long and will not work with a cord that short.
If you prefer fixed circular needles, Clover and Addi both make wonderful quality circular needles, and if you want a wood 15mm/US19 circular check out the Knitter’s Pride Fixed needles.
- 9mm/US13 – 16″ circular needles (for interchangeables get the shorter 3.5″ tips)
- 10mm/US15 – 24″ circular needles
- 15mm/US19 – 24″ circular needles
Other Materials
